Manager, Compensation Programs | Contract until January 2027

Lululemon; Canada; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading performance apparel company in Canada is seeking a Manager for Compensation Programs to oversee the Job Architecture and Job Levelling frameworks. The ideal candidate possesses 8-10 years of experience in compensation, a post-secondary degree in finance or HR, and is proficient in job evaluation methodologies. This role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders and requires strong communication and leadership skills. You will drive effective compensation programs and ensure internal equity while supporting career development through an extensive benefits package.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in compensation, ideally in a multinational environment.
• Hands-on leader with a strong ability to inspire and execute.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior leaders and manage confidential issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage the organization’s Job Levelling process to ensure internal equity.
• Create senior leadership materials and facilitate job levelling approval meetings.
• Lead and partner to find solutions to situations that may arise.

Skills

Job evaluation methodologies

Proficiency in Excel

Effective communication

Change management skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Post-secondary degree in finance or HR

Tools

HRIS (Workday)

PowerPoint

Job description

Who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

About this team

As part of the Compensation team and reporting to the Senior Manager, Compensation, this role is directly responsible for leading the overall management of Job Architecture and Job Levelling frameworks and processes for lululemon. The Manager, Compensation Programs plays a critical role in governing the Job Architecture and Job Levelling programs to ensure consistency and internal equity and identify ways to enhance and elevate these programs.

Core responsibilities

• Manage the organization’s Job Levelling process to ensure internal equity and alignment to organizational design principles and methodology
• Create senior leadership materials and may facilitate job levelling approval meetings and discussions
• Responsible for identifying opportunities to support other efforts/projects across the enterprise to evolve the Job Architecture program
• Lead and partner to find solutions to situations that may arise from cross-functional teams and/or requests made in relation to our Job Architecture
• Review, update and oversee the maintenance of program documentation and resources, inclusive of stakeholder enrollment, communication, and training
• Collaboration with stakeholders and cross-functional teams such as Business Partners, Organizational Design, Platforms and Workforce Planning
• Manage and lead future compensation programs and projects as needed

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in compensation, ideally in a multinational environment
• Post-secondary degree in a related field. (e.g., finance, HR)
• Strong knowledge of job evaluation methodologies (e.g., Willis Towers Watson, Mercer)
• Highly proficient in Excel and building PowerPoint decks
• Proficiency in HRIS (Workday ideal) back-end
• Hands‑on leader with a strong ability to inspire and execute
• Detail‑oriented and committed to a high degree of accuracy
• Effective communication and change management skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize workload
• Highly ethical and able to deal with confidential issues with tact, discretion & confidentiality
• Experience in providing consultation to senior leaders, managers, employees, and/or business partners

Must haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.

Additional Notes

Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.

Compensation and Benefits Package

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from CAD $107,500 - $141,100 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Parenthood top‑up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Workplace Arrangement

This role is classified as In‑Person under our SSC Workplace Policy:

In‑person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.